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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 46993 Collections and/or Records:

1969-1970 University of Denver hockey, University of Denver vs. Michigan Tech, February 20 & 21, 1970, 1970 February 20-21

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0072.00011
Abstract Program for the University of Denver home hockey series against Michigan Tech University February 21-21, 1970. Includes 1969-70 home schedule; this is pioneer country; brief history of University of Denver; brief biography and a photograph of Chancellor Mitchell; the athletic program; brief biography and a photograph of director of athletics Hoyt Brawner; the armstrong era; Armstrong's DU coaching record; Michigan Tech always a pioneer nemesis ... collegiate hockey's best rivalry resumes;...
Dates: 1970 February 20-21

1969-1970 University of Denver hockey, University of Denver vs. North Dakota, January 9 & 10, 1970, 1970 January 9-10

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0072.00010
Abstract Program for the University of Denver home hockey series against University of North Dakota January 9-10, 1970. Includes 1969-70 home schedule; this is pioneer country; brief history of University of Denver; brief biography and a photograph of Chancellor Mitchell; the athletic program; brief biography and a photograph of director of athletics Hoyt Brawner; the armstrong era; Armstrong's DU coaching record; Magnuson, Wiste, Koroll playing with Black Hawks... where have all the pioneer stars...
Dates: 1970 January 9-10

1969-1970 University of Denver Hockey, WCHA Playoffs, Western Division, University of Denver Arena, March 12, 13 & 14, 1970, 1970 March 12-14

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0031.00007
Abstract University of Denver (DU) Pioneers game program from March 12-14, 1970 for a Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) playoff series featuring University of Denver vs. University of Michigan and Michigan State University vs. University of Wisconsin in the Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado. Program features rosters for four teams, individual player profiles with pictures for University of Denver (DU) Pioneers players, coaching staffs, as well as a University of Denver (DU) hockey...
Dates: 1970 March 12-14

1969-1970 University of Denver Men's Gymnastics Team, between 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00057
Abstract

1969-1970 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's gymnastics team poses for a group portrait. Standing (l-r): Wayne Paney, Gregg Attleson, Lawrence Stone, Richard Mosier, Robert Metcalf, Daniel Belger, Andrew Saunders, Michael Meyer, Rodney Richards, Gary Cook, and Gene Takamine. In the middle: Vince Nicoletti, coach Doug DeWitt, and Frank Swanson.

Dates: between 1969-1970

1969-1970 University of Denver Men's Gymnastics Team, between 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0052.00060
Abstract

1969-1970 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's gymnastics team poses for a group portrait. In the middle from left to right: Vince Nicoletti, coach Doug DeWitt, and Frank Swanson. Standing from left to right: Gregg Attleson, Lawrence Stone, Richard Mosier, Robert Metcalf, Daniel Belger, Andrew Saunders, Michael Meyer, Rodney Richards, Wayne Paney, and Gary Cook. Reproduced in the 1970 Kynewisbok, page 236.

Dates: between 1969-1970

1969-1970 University of Denver Men's Swim Team, between 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0061.00073
Abstract

1969-1970 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's swim team poses for a group portrait. Front row (left to right): Gary McAdam, David Virden, John Ritter, Jerry Nelson, Merry Jessup. Second row: Jon Yeager, David Jackson, Marc Kessler, Scott Lancelot. Third row: Jim Nordlie, Hans Wigand, Dee Renfro, Harry Grainger, Tom Williams. Back row: Coach Tom Murphy, Chuck Rinkor, Don Perry, John Skaer, Paul Madsen, and diving coach Jim Hartman. Reproduced in the 1970 Kynewisbok, page 235.

Dates: between 1969-1970

1969-1970 University of Denver Men's Water Polo Team, between 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0388.00123
Abstract

1969-1970 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's water polo team poses for a group portrait in the water. Back row (left to right): Don Perry, Joe Kelley, Dave Virden, Norm Reini, Mike Spaulding, David Jackson, Marc Kessler. Front row: Bob Kennedy, Rick White, Paul Madsen, Jim Norlie, John Ball, John Wigand, Hubie Kerns, Harry Grainger, and Dee Renfro. Reproduced in the 1970 Kynewisbok, page 218.

Dates: between 1969-1970

1969-1970 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00683
Abstract

1969-1970 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team poses for a group portrait. Back row (l-r): Assistant coach Peder Pytte, Otto Tschudi, Richard Leatherbee, Jan Erik Andersen, Patrick R. Costello, coach Willy Schaeffler, Thomas J. Malmgren, Ronald McGrath. Front row: Ole J. Wilmann, Ole-Ivar Hansen, Odd Harnmernes, Lasse Mjerskaug, Ronald Hightower, Jerry M. Blann, and Michael D. Keene.

Dates: between 1969-1970

1969-1970 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1969-1970

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0003.00004
Abstract The 1969-1970 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team, National Champions for 1970, pose for a group portrait at the bottom of a snow covered ski run. Front row, left to right: Ole J. Wilmann (class of 1970, 1972), Ole-Ivar Hansen (class of 1972), Odd Hammernes (class of 1972), Lasse Mjerskaug (class of 1971), Ronald Hightower (class of 1972), Jerry M. Blann (class of 1970), Michael D. Keene (class of 1972). Back row, left to right: Ass't. Coach Pytte, Otto Tschudi (class of 1972),...
Dates: between 1969-1970

1969 Gymnastics, 1968-1969

 File
Identifier: U300.04.0393.0008
Abstract

Men's gymnastics meet results from 1968-1969.

Dates: 1968-1969